Off the Beat-en Path: Weird cop calls from North of Boston Police Logs

Check out this report on crimes and capers from North of Boston, compiled by Wicked Local editors and reporters.

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Posted Jul. 21, 2014 at 12:01 AM

Posted Jul. 21, 2014 at 12:01 AM

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Check out this report on crimes and capers from North of Boston, compiled by Wicked Local editors and reporters.

Ipswich - July 7

At 6:20 a.m. Animal Control was notified of a loose cow on Essex Road.

Boxford – July 7

At 12:51 p.m. Caller reported that a beaver had chewed through a tree that is ready to fall across the roadway on Ipswich Road

Boxford – July 7

At 8:56 p.m. Kittens were reported on road on Middleton Road. When officer arrived they took off into the woods.

Ipswich - July 8

At 2:43 p.m. A clamming violation was reported on Argilla Road at Steep Hill Beach. A verbal warning was issued

Boxford – July 9

At 4:02 p.m. Caller reported that an owl flew through a porch screen on Porter Road and wouldn’t leave the porch. Animal control officer determined that the visiting bird was a hawk and helped it leave the porch.

Ipswich - July 9

At 7:39 p.m. Officers assisted Animal Control with ducks in a drain on South Main Street.

Danvers – July 10

At 8:24 a.m. a party reported that a suspicious person was on Lakeview Avenue and Locust Street. Police found that the person was delivering phonebooks.

Beverly - July 10

At 12:52 a.m., a motor vehicle was reported to have been egged on Hersey Avenue.

At 7:06 p.m., a snake was reported to be in the living room of a residence on Hart Street; animal was removed.

Ipswich - July 10

At 10:57 a.m. An officer checked on youths jumping off a bridge on Green Street.

At 6:57 p.m. a caller reported an older male walking around Riverside Cemetery minus his pants. Officers reported an area search was negative.

Beverly - July 14

At 3:48 p.m., officers performed a well-being check on a young girl who was reported to be in a tree on Rantoul Street.

Saugus - July 14

At 2:35 p.m. a male reported he was robbed at knifepoint by a person known to him on Lincoln Avenue. He stated the male tried to steal his scooter but was only able to take his cell phone. Officers arrested a male on robbery and drug possession charges.

Saugus - July 15

At 7:44 p.m. a Forest Street resident reported a rabid skunk scratching at her back door. Officers reported the skunk appeared to be sick or injured. The canine control officer took custody of the animal.

Beverly - July 17

At 12:49 p.m. the larceny of a Bible was reported on Manor Road.

Saugus - July 17

At 2:12 p.m. a Bennett Avenue resident reported picking up a dog with its snout taped shut. The canine control officer took the dog to the Boston dog hospital.